The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen – Details, episodes & analysis

Algae is often overlooked, but it may be one of the most powerful tools for supporting energy, detoxification, and cellular health. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Catharine Arnston, PhD, founder of ENERGYbits, to unpack the science behind spirulina and chlorella and why these ancient organisms are gaining attention in modern health. They explore how algae supports mitochondrial function, reduces oxidative stress through compounds like superoxide dismutase (SOD), and helps the body manage toxins and nutrient deficiencies. Catharine also explains the key differences between spirulina and chlorella, how each impacts the body, and how to incorporate algae into a daily routine for sustained energy, metabolic resilience, and long-term wellness.

Catharine Arnston, PhD, is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits, a premium algae nutrition company. After a 25-year corporate career, she pivoted into health and wellness following her sister’s breast cancer diagnosis, which led her to discover the powerful benefits of algae. Now a Board-Certified Health Coach with a PhD in Natural Health, Catharine has spent nearly two decades researching spirulina and chlorella and their impact on mitochondrial health, oxidative stress, and longevity. She is a leading voice in algae nutrition and a frequent guest on top health podcasts.

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Thiamine may be one of the most overlooked nutrients in modern health, yet it plays a critical role in energy production, nervous system regulation, and mitochondrial function. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with wellness educator Bonnie Thiele to unpack the science behind vitamin B1 and why deficiencies may be far more common than most people realize. They explore the connection between thiamine and dysautonomia, fatigue, gut health, Parkinson’s disease, pregnancy complications, and chronic stress, while also breaking down the confusing world of thiamine supplements and derivatives. This conversation offers a fascinating look at how one nutrient can profoundly impact energy, resilience, and overall health. 

Bonnie Thiele is a longtime wellness educator with over 40 years of experience in nutrition and integrative health education. She has worked extensively in the field of dietary supplementation and currently serves as a product educator for Ecological Formulas. Mentored by pioneering thiamine researcher Dr. Derrick Lonsdale, Bonnie specializes in educating practitioners and the public about the role of thiamine in mitochondrial health, autonomic nervous system regulation, and chronic illness. Her practical and approachable teaching style helps make complex nutritional science easier to understand and apply. 

Website: https://www.ecologicalformulas.net 

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Seed oils are not just a modern cooking swap — they represent a dramatic shift in how we fuel our bodies. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Steven Rofrano, founder of Ancient Crunch, to explore how vegetable oils moved from industrial products to dietary staples and why that change may be contributing to oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and insulin resistance. They discuss the historical roots of seed oil adoption, the metabolic consequences of unstable omega-6 fats, the importance of ancestral food preparation methods like nixtamalization, and practical ways to reduce seed oil exposure without feeling restricted or extreme.

Steven Rofrano is an entrepreneur and founder of Ancient Crunch, the company behind MASA chips and Vandy potato chips. After reversing his own chronic health issues through diet and lifestyle changes, Steven began educating others about ancestral eating and seed oil avoidance. His work focuses on bringing traditionally prepared, tallow-fried snacks to market while challenging modern food industry practices and promoting ingredient transparency.

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Dr. Jenn Simmons started her professional career as

Philadelphia's first fellowship trained breast surgeon. After

spending 17 years as Philadelphia's top breast surgeon, her own

illness led her to discover functional medicine. So enamored

with the concept of creating health rather than killing disease,

she left traditional medicine and her esteemed surgical position

in 2019 and founded Real Health MD with the mission to help

women anywhere along the breast cancer journey to truly heal.

Dr. Jenn intends to change the impact of breast cancer

by empowering millions of women to take control of their

health and create the life they want. She hosts her weekly

podcast, Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn, is the host of the

upcoming Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Summit, and is

the author of The Smart Person’s Guide to Breast Cancer. She is currently opening

PERFEQTION Breast Imaging centers throughout this country where women can have

access to a revolutionary imaging technique and can safely, painlessly, and accurately

screen for breast cancer. Dr. Jenn is also a motivational speaker, a frequent podcast guest,

maintains her private practice, Real Health MD, authored the online course, My Answer to

Breast Cancer, is a 2x summit host, has extensive TV and live speaking experience, and is a

wife, mother, grandmother, dog-lover, athlete, and friend.

We will answer these questions:

1. What is breast cancer? 
2. Why is estrogen dominance so prominent?
3. Does estrogen cause breast cancer?
4. Why are we seeing so much breast cancer in younger women?
5. What’s the best way to prevent breast cancer?
6. What should you do if you get a breast cancer diagnosis?
7. What's the latest in the breast cancer screening?
8. What is QT imaging and where can I get it?

Show notes: Megan Smith documentary Boobs (google Boobs the documentary)

CONTACT

Dr. Jenn Simmons

Integrative Oncologist

Functional medicine physician

breast cancer champion

drjennsimmons@realhealthmd.com

610-613-0699

www.realhealthmd.com

Meet

IG: @drjennsimmon

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Robin Switzer is an entrepreneur deeply committed to guiding people on their journey to unlock the secrets to optimal health. She's the curator of "Hack Your Health" (formally known as KetoCon), an annual health and wellness extravaganza that's taken the wellness community by storm.

Robin's journey is a story of resilience, one that many of us can relate to. For many years, she struggled with food addiction, insulin resistance and hormonal dis-regulation. Ultimately leading her to discover incredible potential of low/zero-carb eating and the ketogenic diet.

This turning point ignited a passion within her, driving her to adopt a holistic approach to health. Robin wholeheartedly embraced a whole foods, low/zero-carb lifestyle and incorporated intermittent fasting. The resulting transformation not only reshaped her body but also her outlook on life, motivating her to make a career change and eventually establish Q1 Productions.

For Robin, “Hack Your Health” is more than an event; it is her life’s work. Since its inception in 2017, this event has evolved into the premier gathering for keto and carnivore enthusiasts, health practitioners, bloggers, entrepreneurs, biohackers, athletes and anyone eager to unlock the secrets to vibrant well-being.

"Hack Your Health" is equal parts education and celebration offering a wellspring of knowledge and a welcoming haven for health seekers at every stage of their journey. Over the course of the 3-day event, attendees can immerse themselves in the wisdom of 60+ expert speakers, engage in specialty panels, partake in interactive experiences, attend book signings, savor cooking demos and explore an expo hall brimming with cutting-edge products and services.


Hack Your Health will be held May 31 - June 2, 2024 in Austin, Texas at The Palmer Event Center. Tickets and information can be found at www.hackyourhealth.com

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What micro and macro nutrients are needed for thyroid health? 
What is the significance of TGBH (thyroglobulin binding hormone)? What does estrogen (and estrogen dominance) have to do with it?
What is TPO antibody lab work mean? What does thyroglobulin lab work mean? What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis? 

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This episode discusses fasting and how you can do it with a busy lifestyle. Dr. Jen is a business owner and a mother of four. She understands what it means to be busy!
She will break down why to fast, how to fast and how to break through your excuses!

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#thyroid #hashimotos #fasting #sardinefast 

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Dr. Campbell has been Board certified in Family Medicine for over 30 years, and she also holds certification from the American Board of Integrative Medicine. Trained at the Medical College of Georgia, in the Bale Doneen Method and through the Cardiometabolic Program at the Institute For Functional Medicine, she is an expert in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. A solo physician for 18 years, she has specialty interests in interdisciplinary collaboration, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, reversing chronic disease, natural treatments for high blood pressure, and the oral-systemic connections. She has been an advisory board member to The International College of Integrative Medicine and the American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health. She is an author, mentor, and international speaker who enjoys live theater, gardening, healthy cooking, hiking, travel, and playtime with her husband, three adult daughters and 2 100-lb dogs.

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Why Dr. Campbell choose to write a book on high blood pressure.

What does oral health have to do with your overall health and blood pressure. 

Sleep is often overlooked when discussing blood pressure. Dr Campbell will be sharing some insights from your book about how sleep affects blood pressure and what alternatives can help for sleep apnea. 

The connection between oral health and cardiovascular health.

https://amzn.to/3u5EC43 Amazon link 

www.campbellfamilymedicine.com brick and mortar practice link

www.bpblueprint.com. Book website 

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Some of the things we will discuss today:

Lipoprotein a2 (lpp-a2) - elevated in the body, concern for volcano in the arteries!

CRP is high- refer to dentist!

Myleoperoxidase (MPO) - rupture into blood stream, clot formed. 

Cone beam cat scan and tooth roots, crown filling, or even wisdom teeth- cavitation left over!

LPS present and in cavitation also!

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Dr. Jay Shah has 15+ years of medical expertise and leadership in healthcare delivery at city general hospitals, to community settings, to the Mayo Clinic.  He has brought his experience and expertise to the Swiss startup Aktiia, to change the paradigm of how the world’s most common disease – hypertension – is understood and managed.  Also an angel investor and advisor, he is passionate about applying technology to solve practical problems in medicine and believes strongly in the power of positive thinking and collaboration.

130 million Americans have hypertension! Monitoring can be difficult! 

Company Bio:
Aktiia was founded in 2018 to commercialize its proprietary cuffless optical Blood Pressure Monitoring technology (oBPM™) in order to contribute to the prevention of high blood pressure, to save lives and to help reduce healthcare costs worldwide. aktiia is headquartered in Neuchatel (Switzerland) with offices opening up in Zurich (Switzerland) and the USA.

If you have a clinic interested in an IRB study and getting enrolled reach out to Aktiia. 

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Dr. Jen discusses the different types of estrogen and how they are metabolized. She also discusses what you can do to decrease your risk of toxic estrogen metabolites. 

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#estrogen #breastcancer #estrogendetox #detox #estrogendominance #integrativemedicine 

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